Kashmiri Pandit neighborhoods see heightened police protection after alleged Lashkar threat

Following the appearance of a threat letter on social media on Aug 7, J&K police have bolstered security in Kashmiri Pandit-populated areas of the Valley and granted temporary work-from-home arrangements to certain staff. The document, claimed by Panun Kashmir to be from the United Liberation Council, listed specific community members, their phone numbers and warned of targeting their families. Agnishekar, convenor of Panun Kashmir, called for a thorough investigation of the letter’s source, digital trail and any prior surveillance.

IGP Kashmir VK Birdi confirmed that investigators are examining the communication, while Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg clarified that the remote-work permission is not a blanket order. Education officials noted no universal directive for all Pandit employees. The Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti described the threat as a conspiracy aimed at undermining their continued presence in the region, recalling historic episodes of intimidation and displacement.